Sociology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates in sociology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 334 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $48,175 | $54,089 | #176 | $33,365 |
| 335 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $48,154 | $45,033 | #401 | $36,077 |
| 336 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $48,146 | $49,983 | #290 | $42,703 |
| 337 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $48,143 | $43,807 | #417 | $24,501 |
| 338 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA | $47,889 | $48,704 | #318 | $28,128 |
| 339 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $47,885 | $44,107 | #412 | $36,581 |
| 340 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $47,873 | $50,477 | #271 | $20,126 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,501 one year after graduating and $48,143 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks #337 by median pay four years after graduation, and #417 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,755.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.